Astrid got a toy picnic kit for Christmas. A week or two ago, she kept flipping the picnic blanket over her head. I thought she was trying to wear it, like a cape, so I stuck it down the back of her shirt.

And then, SUPER ASTRID was born!

What a back story. So deep and full of angst and darkness. *sarcasm*

Ready for takeoff!

And she's off!

Faster than a speeding milk bottle. Able to crawl over the most difficult obstacles in search of the "path of most resistance".

Now whenever she gets a hold of a kitchen towel, she tries to do the same with it as the picnic cloth. Kyra got so annoyed with her stealing the kitchen towels that she got her a new one just for her. It's now sitting with the rest of the toys in the living room.

In other news, Astrid likes her hat, too.

What a goon. She does have a refined side.

At least for a moment.

It doesn't last long.

Kyra and Astrid are home now full time. It seems to be
going well. Kyra is happier and better rested. Astrid is napping better
and longer (she has dropped her morning nap, though). I enjoy seeing
both of them when I take a break from work. The days seem to go by
faster with them home.

Occasionally, Astrid appears to
get bored, but Kyra has a lot of plans to keep busy, especially this
summer with the garden. I'm looking forward to seeing a "dirt baby" run
around in our backyard. In the meantime, there's swimming, walks, and
reading time at the library.